The Bankdale Project
Bankdale is Ownpower Renewables' first wind energy project designed to generate clean energy and provide benefits for the local community.
It's located near the Cumbrian village of Wreay.
Ownpower Renewables - "Helping communities to benefit from their natural energy sources"
At Ownpower we believe that the benefits from harnessing local energy sources should be shared. Renewable energy from the sun and the wind plays an important role in reducing CO2 emissions and meeting society’s energy needs. Our mission is to increase the use of these naturally occurring resources, and to harness them in a way that brings benefits to local people.
The Bankdale Project - "Reducing CO2 and sharing the benefits"
At Bankdale in Cumbria Ownpower’s wind turbine is enabling local homeowners to save money and reduce their own CO2 emissions with the support of the Ownpower Energy Conservation Fund.
Local Energy Conservation Fund
Grants from the Ownpower Energy Conservation Fund are being used to implement energy efficiency improvements on homes and buildings in the immediate vicinity of the Bankdale wind turbine. As well as saving energy these improvements increase property values whilst creating jobs for local businesses.
Greenlands, Wreay – PV Solar Panels
A grant was made from the Ownpower Energy Conservation Fund to Mrs Mandy Wilson who lives at Greenlands to co-fund the installation of a 4kW photovoltaic solar system on the roof of her home.
Bankdale Park - Double Glazing
A grant was awarded to the Nicholl family to fund the replacement of single-glazed windows in their beautiful heritage property at Bankdale Park.
The Sarah Losh Heritage Centre - Sedum Roof
A grant was made to The Friends of St Mary's Church to fund the installation of a sedum roof for this outbuilding which is located adjacent to the church.
Foulbridge - Replacement Double Glazing
A grant was awarded to Mr and Mrs Dixon to fund the replacement of windows and the entrance door door at their home at Foulbridge with uPVC double glazed units.